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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera
Overview
High Performance for High Expectation
The EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a vast ISO Range of 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600), plus EOS technologies like Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. It supports Live View shooting, Live View HD videos, and more. It can shoot up to 3.9 fps, has 9 AF points plus 6 AF assist points, a new 98% coverage viewfinder, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) and a rugged build.
Features
21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion (16,384 colors/each of 3 primary color), wide range ISO setting of 100-6400 (expandable L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600).
Full HD Video Capture at 1920x1080 resolution and manual exposure control capability.
Next generation DIGIC 4 Image Processor for faster processing of fine detail and color reproduction as well as reduced image noise.
High performance with 3.9 fps continuous shooting, new shutter with a durability of 150,000 cycles and improved weather-resistant body.
Live View Function for stills (Quick, Live and Face Detection AF modes) and video.
3.0-inch Clear View LCD (920,000 dots/VGA) monitor with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings for improved viewing and smudge protection.
Updated EOS Integrated Cleaning System specifically designed to work with a full-frame sensor.
Compatible with over 60 Canon EF Lenses and most EOS System accessories.
Highest ISO Range to Date.
21.1 Megapixel Full-frame CMOS sensor, 14-bit A/D conversion (16,384 colors/each of 3 primary color), wide range ISO setting of 100-6400 (expandable L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600).
The EOS 5D Mark II features a huge, full-frame sensor. A 21.1-megapixel CMOS sensor delivers images of up to 5616 x 3744 pixels. And since it is full-frame, all lenses will deliver the angle of view they would on a 35mm camera without a conversion factor. This comes in handy especially when shooting with wide-angle lenses. For the flexibility to shoot in even the most dimly lit situations, the EOS 5D Mark II offers Canon's highest ISO sensitivity to date, ranging from 100-6400 (expandable to ISO L: 50, H1: 12800 and H2: 25600). Thanks to improved noise reduction technologies, images shot even at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth.
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Canon EOS 7D Digital SLR Camera
Overview
A Whole New Class of EOS.
With a host of brand new features designed to enhance every facet of the photographic process, from still images to video, the new EOS 7D represents a whole new class of camera.
Made to be the tool of choice for serious photographers and semi-professionals, the EOS 7D features an all-new 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors, capturing tremendous images at up to ISO 12800 and speeds of up to 8 fps. The EOS 7D has a new all cross-type 19-point AF system with improved AI Servo II AF subject tracking and user-selectable AF area selection modes for sharp focus no matter the situation. The EOS 7D's Intelligent Viewfinder, an entirely newly-designed technology, provides 100% coverage and displays user-selected AF modes as well as a spot metering circle and on demand grid lines. New iFCL Metering with 63-zone dual-layer metering system uses both focus and color information to provide accurate exposure even in difficult lighting. The EOS 7D also captures Full HD video at 30p (29.97 fps), 24p (23.976 fps) and 25p with an array of manual controls, including manual exposure during movie shooting and ISO speed selection. The EOS 7D features a magnesium alloy body that is dust- and weather-resistant and shutter durability of up to 150,000 cycles. Compatible with over 60 EF and EF-S lenses as well as with EOS System accessories, the creative opportunities - not just with stills but also with video - are beyond amazement.
Features
18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
ISO 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) for shooting from bright to dim light.
8.0 fps continuous shooting up to 126 Large/JPEGs with UDMA CF card and 15 RAW.
Advanced movie mode with manual exposure control and selectable frame rates: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720 (HD): 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p.
Intelligent Viewfinder with 100% field of view, wide viewing angle of 29.4°, high magnification of 1.0, intelligent viewfinder with glass pentaprism and an overlaid LCD display in viewfinder supports various shooting styles.
New 19-point, all cross-type AF system equipped with dual diagonal cross-type sensors in center at f/2.8 and f/5.6 and AF area selection modes to match various shooting situations.
iFCL Metering with 63 zone dual-layer metering sensor that utilizes AF and color information for optimizing exposure and image quality.
Magnesium body with shutter durability up to 150,000 cycles and exclusive dust and weather resistance.
Maximum resolution for any application.
18.0 Megapixel CMOS Sensor and Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors for high image quality and speed.
The EOS 7D features a Canon-designed 18.0 Megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor that captures such a high level of resolution it's easy to crop images for enlargement without concern of losing detail. A major factor in reducing noise, the CMOS sensor assures that images shot at highest sensitivity will be remarkably smooth. Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors ensure that images are captured, processed and saved with remarkable speed. The EOS 7D's ability to capture and process data of images shot at 18.0 Megapixels at 8 fps, as well as Face Detection Live Mode, Full HD video recording, Auto Lighting Optimizer and Lens Peripheral optimization are all possible thanks to the Dual DIGIC 4 Image Processors.
Canon EOS 5D & 7D Sites
Blogs
http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/
Pluraleyes
Automatically sync the sound in the edit, with out the aid of TC or slates.
http://www.singularsoftware.com
Here's Philip Bloom's tutorial:
http://philipbloom.co.uk/2009/07/26/tutorial-on-syncing-sound-with-the-5dmk2-and-pluraleyes-for-fcp/
RollingShutter
RollingShutter is a brand new plug-in tool for After Effects and Nuke which tackles image-distortion problems often experienced by users of CMOS cameras.
http://www.thefoundry.co.uk/pkg_overview.aspx?ui=47C4AB50-4636-4326-87D1-FB380B2119EF
Canon EOS 5D Workflow
http://www.learntocreatethefilmlook.com/learntocreatethefilmlook/canon-5dmk2-workflow/
Cinema 5D - The Forum for DSLR Filmmakers
Canon 619AH 7 Inch TFT-LCD VGA Monitor
Description:
HDMI supports 1080p and 1080i .
Screen supports MAX 1920*1440 resolution.
Applications：
With VGA input, it can work as a Personal Computer when connecting directly to PC;
With AV input, it can work as a car entertainment system when connecting directly to DVD player;
You can use it with a mini-HDMI>normal HDMI link and it can work well with a Canon 5D mark II camera if it has a HDMI or mini-HDMI. you can also work outside after installing a battery at http://www.coollcd.com/libattery-for-electronics-such-as-lcd-onitor_p663.html?zenid=89869bcecd83b00718c96df38f2b6d95 .
Specifications:
Full function infrared remote control
built-in Speaker
Multi-languages OSD optional
TV tuning(optional): PAL/NTSC/SECAM
Video input signal: 1.0Vp-p
2 Video inputs & 1 Audio input
VGA input: 15pin D-SUB interface
Computer/DVD/VCD/Security System/Navigation system/Rear view camera compatible
Description: 7 inches stand Touch screen VGA Monitor
Display Screen: 7 inches TFT LCD Hitachi panel
High Resolution: 800*480 RGB(800*480*3=1,152,000pixels),supports MAX 1920*1440 resolution
Color System: PAL-4.43/NTSC-3.58
Aspect Ratio:16:9
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1Display Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3
Contrast Ratio: 500：1 -
2Brightness: 300cd/m2
Viewing Angle: 45/60(U/D) , 65/65(R/L)
Audio Output:100MV
Input Voltage: DC11-13V
Power Consumption: ≤8W
Size: 188W*125H*32Dmm
Weight:0.435kg/ 1.75kg (include all accessories) -
3LED backlight
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4Accessories:
AV cable
VGA Signal Cable
Drive Disk
Stand Bracket
Home AC Adapter
DC 12V Car Power Cord
Remote controller -
5Packing:
individual box and 10pcs in a carton
N.W.: 17.5kg/carton
G.W.: 18.5kg/carton
Carton dimension: 60*40*26cm
Warranty: 2year
LCDVF - Video DSLR screen viewing aid and magnifier for shooting video handheld
Suitable for most 3" screens with up to 60mm X 45mm viewable area.
Two mounting frames are included in the price!
● Transforms your video enabled DSLR into a discreet handheld video camera whenever the need arises
● Stabilizes camera when shooting video handheld
● Aids on the fly focusing
● Allows the use of LCD in bright daylight outdoors
● Magnification of 200% specially tailored to most 3" LCD screens
● AR coated and optically corrected lens with 40mm clear aperture
● No diopter correction
● Robust and durable design: no moving parts
● Splash and dust proof
● 180 degrees flippable design allows instant left or right eye usage
● Universal magnetic mounting interface allows rapid mounting and demounting
● Allows the use of battery and wireless grip and all other original accessories
● Flat mounting interface allows easier cleaning of the LCD screen: specially useful for left-eyed photographers
Specifications:
Outer dimensions of camera to LCDVF™ interface frame: 68mm x 53mm
Inner dimensions of LCDVF™ viewable area: 60mm x 45mm
Corner radius of the outer perimetre: 4mm
Aperture diametre: 40mm
Magnification: 200% (about 2.8x)
Body material: Impact resistant ABS
Eyecup: Skin friendly silicone rubber
Universal mounting interface: Galvanized and powder coated ferromagnetic shield
Weight: 110g / 3.84 oz
The world is full of portable audio recorders for capturing lectures, recording your garage band, or helping you produce a podcast, but few products are flexible enough to do it all. The Zoom H4n is a welcome exception to the rule: a mobile recording jack-of-all-trades that includes built-in stereo microphones, professional XLR and 1/4-inch microphone jacks, a multitude of recording formats, and a design that's intuitive and tough. Best of all, the H4n comes at a price ($350) that doesn't hit the wallet quite as hard as the competition.
Design
If you're familiar with Zoom's previous handheld recorders, the H2 and H4, you probably know that the company's excellent track record with creating value often comes at the expense of cheap-feeling design. For instance, its $200 H2 recorder includes useful features you won't find on high-priced competitors like the Edirol R-09HR, but the H2's cheap, plastic construction feels like it dropped out of a cereal box. Fortunately, it's time to erase those preconceptions, because the Zoom H4n looks and feels remarkably solid. Side by side with the R-09HR and the Sony PCM-D50, you'd never guess the H4n is the most affordable.
Measuring 6.5 inches long by 2.75 inches wide by just less than 1.5 inches thick, the Zoom H4n isn't the most pocket-worthy recorder we've tested (try the Yamaha Pocketrak 2G), but it's the smallest design we've seen that includes two full-size XLR/instrument combination jacks. In fact, no feature is spared on the Zoom H4n. From the built-in multipattern stereo microphones on the top, down to the phantom-powered mic inputs on the bottom, the H4n packs in every conceivable option you'd want in a portable audio recorder. Zoom even throws in extras such as a foam windscreen, mic stand mount, 1GB SD card, Cubase recording software, and a power adapter.
The stereo microphones included on the Zoom H4n are anchored into a solid chunk of aluminum and rotate around for 90-degree and 120-degree recording patterns.
Design features such as microphones encased in solid aluminum and a spacious 2-inch screen may be the first details to catch your eye, but its the small things that really have us loving the H4n. Little details such as an offset record button that's easy to feel out in the dark, or the built-in speaker on the back that lets you listen back to recordings without having to plug in a pair of headphones, demonstrate that Zoom's designers really did their homework designing the H4n. However, our favorite unsung design feature is the H4n's menu navigation system. Using a simple menu button and a scroll wheel off to the right side of the recorder (where your thumb naturally falls), the H4n offers the easiest menu navigation we've ever used on a portable recorder. Granted, the menus themselves offer a dizzying amount of options and features, but the ergonomics of jumping in and out of menus to manipulate those features is as smooth as can be.
Of course, not everything is perfect. For one, it seems a little odd that Zoom placed the minijack microphone input on the back of the H4n, instead of putting it on the side like its competitors do. Placing the input on the back makes it impossible to lay the H4n on a table while recording with an external minijack microphone, unless you stand the recorder on its end. We also would like to have seen a dedicated track-divide button on the H4n, similar to the one found on the Sony PCM-D50.
Features
If you value simplicity over flexibility, you may find the hundreds of settings and configurations offered by H4n overwhelming. For us, Zoom's everything-but-the-kitchen-sink approach feels refreshingly generous, offering more features than recorders that cost twice as much. The H4n comes with a 150-page printed manual that clearly explains each and every aspect of operation. We only have a few paragraphs, however, so let's just go over the main details.
The H4n can be set in three main recording modes: stereo, four channel, and multitrack recording. Dedicated LED indicators for each of the recording modes are found just above the H4n's screen, making it easy to determine which mode you're using. By default, the recorder is set to stereo recording mode, letting people capture stereo-audio recordings from the H4n's built-in mics, or external microphone inputs. Recording resolution ranges from a maximum of 24-bit/96kHz, to as low as 48Kbps MP3, with selections for just about everything in-between (such as 320Kbps MP3, or a Pro Tools-friendly 24-bit/48kHz). Microphone gain adjustments are made using a clearly labeled rocker switch on the right side of the recorder, and features such as auto-level adjustment, multiple compressor, and limiter settings help to prevent recording levels from overloading.
While most people will only use the H4n's stereo mode, the recorder's four-channel mode distinguishes it from the competition. With four-channel recording, the H4n lets you record from the built-in microphones and external microphone inputs simultaneously as two separate stereo files. In the real world, this means you can record the stereo sound of a music performance and the direct sound of an instrument (say, a closely-mic'd acoustic guitar, or the line output of a keyboard) all at the same time. The result is a more professional-sounding recording that leaves some creative wiggle room when the files are mixed together later on. To hear a comparison between two-channel (stereo) and four-channel recording, take a listen to the sample recordings in the Performance section of this review.
The third recording mode of the Zoom H4n is MTR, or multitrack recording. This mode is similar to four-channel recording, but treats each channel as a distinct track, with individual settings for panning, volume, and effects. In essence, MTR mode lets musicians layer compositions in multiple passes (first drums, than guitar, and so on). Some users will find value in the H4n's ambitious MTR mode, but from a general usability perspective, we feel that the mixing board-style interface of the MTR mode is awkward to operate using the included controls.
Other useful features of the Zoom H4n are an SDHC-compatible memory card slot, support for phantom-power microphones, and a low-cut filter with several frequency selections (from 80Hz on up to 237Hz). To see the full list of features, pay a visit to Zoom's H4n product page.
Zoom bundles an impressive assortment of accessories with the H4n, including a microphone stand adapter, windscreen, USB cable, power adapter, and a 1GB SD memory card. Steinberg's Cubase SE recording software is also included
- CineTechnica - http://blog.abelcine.com -
Zeiss Compact Primes in EOS Mount
Posted By Mitch Gross On February 18, 2010 @ 12:54 pm
Why change the mount on the camera when you can change the mount on the lens? Zeiss will soon ship a version of their Compact Primes [1]in Canon EF mount for EOS cameras such as the Canon 5D Mark II [2]. The Zeiss Compact Primes are designed to cover the full 24mm x 36mm image area of the stills format, and these new lenses will come with the facility to swap out the mount to PL.
Find the article here
http://blog.abelcine.com/2010/02/18/zeiss-compact-primes-in-eos-mount/